Robert Johnson
(1911-1938)
American blues musician
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Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians. He is now recognized as a master of the blues, particularly the Delta blues style.
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Robert Leroy Johnson 8 May 1911 Hazlehurst, Mississippi USA
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16 August 1938 (aged 27) Greenwood, Mississippi. USA
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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